A high-stakes Senate debate unfolded in Maine’s closely contested race, pitting an incumbent Republican against a Democratic challenger in a state where GOP victories are increasingly rare. The five-term senator, known for breaking with her party on key issues like abortion rights and presidential impeachment, emphasized her independence as a defining trait. With polls showing a tight contest, the debate highlighted sharp contrasts in policy priorities ahead of a critical election. The exchange focused on the senator’s record of defying party orthodoxy, particularly on social and political flashpoints.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson faced off Tuesday in the first debate of their neck-and-neck Senate race in Maine. A rare Republican to win statewide in blue-leaning Maine, five-term Collins used the debate stage to spotlight times she’s bucked her party, from her pro-choice position to her vote against President Trump’s signature...
